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Caramelized Bacon Burnt Ends with Maple-Chili Glaze

Sticky, crunchy, smoky bacon bites that melt in your mouth. Perfect as a snack, starter, or added to a burger.

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Caramelized Bacon Burnt Ends with Maple-Chili Glaze

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Wire rack (optional but makes crispier bacon)
  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 700 grams thick-cut streaky bacon (uncooked, whole strips)
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup (or honey if preferred)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (or ½ tsp for mild heat)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • Optional: a squeeze of lemon for brightness

Instructions

  • Preheat & Prep

    Preheat oven to 150°C (low and slow for best results).
    Line a baking tray with foil for easy cleanup.
    Place a wire rack on top (helps render fat evenly).

  • Season the Bacon

    Cut bacon strips into bite-sized squares (3–4 cm pieces).
    In a bowl, toss bacon with:
    Smoked paprika
    Garlic powder
    Onion powder
    Brown sugar
    Black pepper
    Coat evenly — these spices form the savoury-sweet crust.

  • Slow Roast

    Arrange bacon pieces on the rack, leaving space between them.
    Roast for 45 minutes until starting to crisp and render fat.
    Turn each piece and roast another 20–30 minutes until caramelized.
    (You want them browned, sticky, and almost candied.)

  • Make the Maple-Chili Glaze

    In a saucepan over low heat, combine:
    Maple syrup
    Brown sugar
    Butter
    Chili flakes
    Dijon
    Soy sauce
    Simmer 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  • Toss & Finish

    Remove bacon from oven and place in a clean bowl.
    Pour glaze over the warm bacon burnt ends.
    Toss well to coat.
    Return to tray and roast for 10 more minutes to lacquer the glaze onto the bacon.

  • Serve

    Transfer to a bowl or board.Garnish with:
    Chopped chives
    Sesame seeds
    Extra chili flakes (optional)
    Serve warm — they won’t last long.

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